Sorry for the non EV post but this is interesting and involves Elon Musk. Not sure if this is his idea or a project that he's promoting.
NYTimes article describing the 'Hyperloop' train:
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/...eed-train/?nl=technology&emc=edit_tu_20130716
Youtube video sales pitch, also includes info on how the system would work:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&list=PL57D3046BBE23B2A0&v=92dK_yxaKvk
NYTimes article describing the 'Hyperloop' train:
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/...eed-train/?nl=technology&emc=edit_tu_20130716
Youtube video sales pitch, also includes info on how the system would work:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&list=PL57D3046BBE23B2A0&v=92dK_yxaKvk